Which of the following constitute two defenses for negligenc

Which of the following constitute two defenses for negligence?

Act of God and ultra vires act

Contributory negligence and mutual mistake theory

No negligence and contributory negligence

Act of God and ministerial duty

Solution

The correct answer is \"Act of God and ultra vires act\".

Negligence refers to the act of failing to perform appropriate care or duty that is expected out of a person in a situation resulting in harm to other individual or individuals or society. The elements of negligence include duty of care, breach of duty, direct cause, legal cause, intention and harm. The defenses against negligence include: -